By Maryam Diallo Dakar
The Kaduna State Climate Change Accountability Mechanism (KADCCAM) has called for urgent and coordinated action to address the growing impacts of climate change across Nigeria, including flooding, desertification, and rising temperatures affecting vulnerable communities.
This call was made as the world marks the International Day for Biological Diversity, recognized by the United Nations, a day dedicated to raising awareness on the importance of protecting ecosystems and biodiversity for sustainable development.
Speaking on behalf of KADCCAM, the Co-Chair, Ibrahima Yakubu, at a recent engagement with climate stakeholders, journalists, and environmental advocates, emphasized the need for stronger climate policies, increased public awareness, and community-driven solutions to reduce environmental risks and strengthen resilience.
He also referenced a United Nations biodiversity report which warned that around one million plant and animal species are at risk of extinction globally due to human activities such as deforestation, pollution, habitat destruction, and unsustainable exploitation of natural resources.
According to participants, climate change continues to disrupt agriculture, food security, and livelihoods, particularly in Northern Nigeria, where desertification and erratic rainfall are becoming increasingly severe.
A climate expert noted that “the effects of climate change are no longer distant threats but daily realities affecting millions of people, especially farmers and low-income communities.”
The engagement also highlighted the critical role of journalists in shaping public understanding of climate and biodiversity issues through accurate, consistent, and solution-focused reporting.
Stakeholders urged government institutions, civil society organizations, and the media to intensify collaboration in promoting environmental sustainability, biodiversity protection, and climate adaptation strategies.
They further called for increased investment in renewable energy, climate-smart agriculture, early warning systems, and ecosystem protection to reduce disaster risks and safeguard vulnerable communities.
It could be recalled that The Kaduna State Climate Change Accountability Mechanism (KADCCAM) is a multi-stakeholder platform working to promote climate accountability, environmental sustainability, and inclusive climate action in Kaduna State and beyond which was created earlier this year
